RRB Railway Bharti Mock Test 22

Until the last quarter of the nineteenth century Africa South of the Sahara was almost unknown to the outside world. The coast line had been explored in the sixteenth century, and by 1875 there were a few tiny European settlements in West Africa and larger colonies in the South. But apart from the reports of a few intrepid explorers, the interior of Africa was unknown. Here secluded from the rest of the world by the absence of goods communications and by a difficult natural environment, lived innumerable Negro tribes. With spirit of enquiry. The time –hallowed customs of the tribe were accepted, “ Alongside the joys of the dance, the drum, the hunt, the bear drink, the picture is dark with poverty, ignorance, hunger, disease, isolation,  cruelty, even cannibalism.

This was the Africa which confronted the white man when, after about 1845, European penetration and colonization began on a larger this colonization. Some stress the economic motive : exploration having provided the necessary information. Europeans wished to expand their trade with Africa by importing raw materials in return establishing and administration. Other historians say that the supreme motive was to achieve power and prestige. In addition the excess population from over-crowded European States could emigrate to the colonies and still be connected with the mother country. To some extent the colonists, who were often preceded and accompanied by missionaries , went for philanthropic reasons.

1. Africa south of the Sahara came to be known to the outside world from .

Until the last quarter of the nineteenth century Africa South of the Sahara was almost unknown to the outside world. The coast line had been explored in the sixteenth century, and by 1875 there were a few tiny European settlements in West Africa and larger colonies in the South. But apart from the reports of a few intrepid explorers, the interior of Africa was unknown. Here secluded from the rest of the world by the absence of goods communications and by a difficult natural environment, lived innumerable Negro tribes. With spirit of enquiry. The time –hallowed customs of the tribe were accepted, “ Alongside the joys of the dance, the drum, the hunt, the bear drink, the picture is dark with poverty, ignorance, hunger, disease, isolation,  cruelty, even cannibalism.

This was the Africa which confronted the white man when, after about 1845, European penetration and colonization began on a larger this colonization. Some stress the economic motive : exploration having provided the necessary information. Europeans wished to expand their trade with Africa by importing raw materials in return establishing and administration. Other historians say that the supreme motive was to achieve power and prestige. In addition the excess population from over-crowded European States could emigrate to the colonies and still be connected with the mother country. To some extent the colonists, who were often preceded and accompanied by missionaries , went for philanthropic resons.

1. Africa south of the Sahara remained almost unknown to the outside world until the last quarter of the 19th century on account of .

Until the last quarter of the nineteenth century Africa South of the Sahara was almost unknown to the outside world. The coast line had been explored in the sixteenth century, and by 1875 there were a few tiny European settlements in West Africa and larger colonies in the South. But apart from the reports of a few intrepid explorers, the interior of Africa was unknown. Here secluded from the rest of the world by the absence of goods communications and by a difficult natural environment, lived innumerable Negro tribes. With spirit of enquiry. The time –hallowed customs of the tribe were accepted, “ Alongside the joys of the dance, the drum, the hunt, the bear drink, the picture is dark with poverty, ignorance, hunger, disease, isolation,  cruelty, even cannibalism.

This was the Africa which confronted the white man when, after about 1845, European penetration and colonization began on a larger this colonization. Some stress the economic motive : exploration having provided the necessary information. Europeans wished to expand their trade with Africa by importing raw materials in return establishing and administration. Other historians say that the supreme motive was to achieve power and prestige. In addition the excess population from over-crowded European States could emigrate to the colonies and still be connected with the mother country. To some extent the colonists, who were often preceded and accompanied by missionaries , went for philanthropic reasons.

1. Which of the following has not been mentioned as one of the motives inspiring the Europeans to colonize Africa ?

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July 11th, 1977 was a Wednesday. On what day would September 6th, 1977 fall ?

Find the value of ·012 X ·04 X ·4 –

The National Institute of Oceanography is located at .

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The Congress accepted the partition of India because.

The President is elected by.

According to the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, in the event of dissolution of a Panchayat election are to be compulsorily held within.

The President of Italy is.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is the President of.

Who won the Wimbeldon Women’s Title for a record 9 timed ?

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In a row of girls Divya is 18th from the left and Namrata is 12th from right. If Namrata shifts five places towards right, then the position of Divya is immediately right to Namrata. How many girls there in the row ?

Sleeping sickness is caused by a :

Of the following, the poorest heat insulator is .

Identical twins are produced when.

Natural Gas is :

Which of the following countries headed the medals tally in the XIV Asian Games ?

India’s first mapping satellite CARTOSAT-I was sent into the space on .

The 6th World Social Forum was held at .

For each question in this test, select the appropriate word that is similar in meaning to the numbered word.

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